Expansion of AmeriCorps " The President Elect's vision
|
Posted By: Marta Fernandez on December 28, 2008 I blogged on this 100 blogs ago, under "The easiet Scholarship to Attain." Another blogger has give up some very good follow up--And here is the plan: Currently there ar 75,000 volunteers. He plans to increase it to 250,000. The points of Lights program was created by Reagan and expanded by Clinton in1994. The participants,and almost no one is turned away unless you have a drug conviciton-volunteer to work and mentor inner-city kids, weatherize homes, care for the elderly, combat poverty, help communities to recover from natural disasters and even work on Native Reservations, in agricultural endeavors or assisting with any request for example compiling a cookbook for the Shoshone Tribe, in Nevada of their ancestral family's recipes. There is the NCCC for 18-21, Americorps and the Vista for older volunteers. You get paid every two weeks which will probably go up as he plans to increase the federal minimum wage, and at the exit of your tour, you also receive a scholarship to be applied for drawing down your loans or paying for existing and future plans of study in all Federal Title VII colleges. The "vouchers" then are good for 4 years with extensions for hardships--Mine will expire February 2009, after having two extensions with no problem, because of my situation as a full time caregiver for my mother. If I do not use them then I will forfeit the $6500 voucher. In my two tours I taught first graders how to read at Fitzgerald Elemenatry school in Las Vegas,and worked with Homeless Veterans Initiatives. He envisions AmeriCorps expanding further : * Classroom Corps- to recruit parents,grandparents,college students, or communitymembers to mentor and provide one-on-one assistance to students, assist with classroom activities, under the direction of teachers and support after-school programs. *Health Corps- to improve public health information and outreach to areas with inadequate health systems, such as rural areas( think Appalachia) and inner cities. *Clean Energy Corps- to promote energy independence through efforts like clearing up polluted land and water, planting trees, renewable energy, projects an educational outreach. *Veterans Corps- to help keep America's sacred trust with its veterans by providing assistance at Departments of Veterans Affairs facilities,nursing homes, homeless shelters and elsewhere. * Homeland Security Corps- to help communites plan prepare for and respond to emergencies. Our only wish as AmeriCorps graduates is that we could pass the scholarship vouchers to our children rather than lose them. Sorce: Change We Can Believe in and my Own experiences. Everyone can particpate If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
 |
Marta Fernandez
From Queens, NY CUNY -Queens College class of 1985 Member Since July 2008 |
Comments
More From This Author
Latest Blogs
 |
FREE Valentine's Day E-Cards Available! ♥️Happy Valentine's Day! ♥️
♥️ Free Valentine's Day E-Cards Link: https://www.pinterest.com/shykerialifleur/valentines-day-greetings
♥️ What to Write In Va ...more
Shykeria Lifleur • 124 Views • February 11th, 2026 |
 |
BLACK OWNED BEAUTY SUPPLY ASSOCIATION (BOBSA) AND JUNIQUES AD SERVICE CREATES DFY 30 SEC DISTRIBUTION SERVICEANNOUNCEMENT
Juniques Ad Service, a proud Juniques Company, is excited to share a powerful new collaboration with the Black Owned Beauty Supply Organization. Through this collaboration, members and s ...more
rickey johnson • 98 Views • February 11th, 2026 |
 |
MEDIA ALERT! USA -Call for Submissions- Gumbo for the Soul: Women of Honor with PowerMEDIA ALERT! USA
-Call for Submissions-
Gumbo for the Soul: Women of Honor with Power is currently under development by the visionary team of Gumbo for the Soul International®.
This a ...more
Beverly Johnson • 102 Views • February 10th, 2026 |
 |
Keeping the Faith!!!! 10 Videos, MindMap, CheetSheet, and so much more to discuss FAITH!!!!https://learners.juniquesadservice.com/courses/offers/21e32619-5774-44e2-93d9-a3df7d93a778
Welcome to the course for You!!! Keep The Faith
Video 0- Introduction
Video 1 Why Faith is So Import ...more
rickey johnson • 250 Views • February 9th, 2026 |
 |
RON CARTER & RICKY DILLARD Is Taking Church To The Jazz Club With New Single "Open My Eyes"@RONCARTER #RONCARTER@RICKYDILLARD #RICKYDILLARDLegendary in the genres of Jazz and Gospel music, the "Maestro" Ron Carter and the "Choirmaster" Ricky Dillard are taking church to the Jazz club with t ...more
LaMarr Blackmon • 144 Views • February 9th, 2026 |
Popular Blogs
 |
Divorce in America in 2009 – What’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Join Brother Marcus and the cast and the crew of the Brother Marcus Show live this Sunday evening on February 1, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. for another hot topic in our community! “Divorce in America in 2009 ...more
Brother Marcus! • 70,796,112 Views • January 27th, 2009 |
 |
VISINE ALERT!!!Seemingly innocent medication such as Visine eyedrops are used by people to concoct a mixture with similar effects as a date-rape drug.
When mixed with alcohol and taken orally, the eyedrops can l ...more
Siebra Muhammad • 118,222 Views • May 23rd, 2009 |
 |
"Chain Hang Low" check out the real meaning of the Lyrics!Recently there is a new artist out of Saint Louis that goes by the name JIBBS. Jibbs debut single "Chain hang low" has a history that most people are not aware of. The particular nursery rhyme that th ...more
Tyhesha Judge-Fogle • 75,000 Views • November 9th, 2006 |
 |
HBCU Marketplace Gifts: Divine 9 Premium Fraternity / Sorority Playing CardsVendor: Charles Jones
Item Price: $20.00
Price Includes Shipping: Yes - Shipping Included
Item Description:
Pantheon Series - Divine 9 - Premium Playing Cards (choose Gold Series or Silve ...more
How May I Help You NC • 61,504 Views • December 2nd, 2018 |
